Optimism high at PV Taiwan
Less was more that this year’s PV Taiwan confab in Taipei, where attendees noted a greater number of higher level executives and more serious engagement among participants as overall business improves.
EU report highlights solar metals fear
The EU’s Joint Research Center says three metals used in the solar industry are at risk of shortages. China’s stranglehold of raw materials could mean problems ahead for Europe.
SMA cuts sales forecast for 2013
German inverter manufacturer SMA says it will not break even in 2013, thanks to European downturn. But SMA’s acquisition of Zeversolar is expected to help the company to brighter times ahead.
Martifer Solar and Hanwha Q CELLS Korea complete 17.8 MW Portuguese PV project
The cluster of three solar projects is located in the Lisbon, Setubal and Evora regions of the country, with Martifer Solar responsible for all operations.
First Solar reveals bullish Q3 figures
First Solar’s Q3 figures show sales and profits jumping as the company announces an imminent deal to sell its 250 MW Silver State South scheme. Foreign exchange losses are the only negative of impressive figures.
China extends probe into EU polysilicon imports by six months
The country’s Commerce Ministry cited the “comparative specificity and complexity” of the case as reason for the extension, which will run until May 1.
China Solar director bailed
The non-executive director arrested on suspicion of involvement in the false reporting of registered capital was released on bail on Saturday. The China Solar board has still not been able to contact any of its three directors arrested by the Chinese authorities.
PassivSystems partner with Freetricity on Eur 55 million UK PV campaign
Freetricity has chosen PassivSystems to monitor a free solar PV roll-out campaign due to be launched across the U.K., a scheme that is expected to add 30 MW of rooftop solar to the nations portfolio.
Enel lands four successful REIPPP solar bids
Italian company Enel Green Power says its bids added up to 65% of the PV projects awarded to renewables bidders in South Africa’s REIPPP. The company’s Green Power subsidiary also saw two onshore wind bids approved.
Honda to dissolve Honda Soltec operations in early 2014
The Japanese motor giants will discontinue their wholly-owned PV subsidiary in Spring next year due to falling revenues in that part of their business.
